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The Australian government is taking chemical giant 3M to court for $2 billion over toxic contamination that affected drinking water in Katherine and other communities. Residents who've lived with water warnings for eight years are hoping any settlement will fund health studies and help those who missed earlier compensation.
New research shows Massachusetts can double its electric grid capacity by 2050 using rooftop solar and batteries instead of fossil fuels. The solution is already proven, affordable, and ready to scale.
Davis "Yellowash" Washines spent decades fighting to clean toxic pollution from sacred Yakama fishing waters on the Columbia River. His persistence helped designate Bradford Island as a federal Superfund site in 2022, protecting future generations from contaminated fish.
After more than a decade of waiting, one of Europe's largest illegal landfills will finally be cleaned up starting in 2028. The contaminated site in Northern Ireland spans over 100 acres and contains 1.6 million tonnes of waste.
Germany and Mexico are expanding their partnership to tackle climate change with a groundbreaking focus on gender equity, water conservation, and protecting vulnerable communities. The collaboration brings international expertise and funding to Mexico's environmental challenges while setting an example for other nations.
Carson, California just greenlighted a 100-megawatt battery storage facility that will stabilize the power grid and bring $2 million in benefits to a community long burdened by pollution. The project represents a major step toward environmental justice for neighborhoods that have carried the weight of fossil fuel emissions for decades.
Australia is taking historic legal action against manufacturing giant 3M, demanding $1.4 billion to cover the cost of cleaning up toxic "forever chemicals" that contaminated military bases nationwide. It's the largest lawsuit the Australian government has ever filed against a corporation.
A major luxury yacht company is being held accountable for using illegally sourced teak linked to Myanmar's military junta. The prosecution sends a clear message that environmental laws protecting forests and human rights matter.
Indigenous communities in Nepal are turning forests and wetlands into powerful climate shields. Their nature-based solutions protect vulnerable populations while creating jobs and strengthening local economies.
From rooftop escapes to cracked fire hydrants, people in London, Paris, and New York have been finding creative ways to survive sweltering summers for over a century. Their solutions reveal both ingenuity and inequality in urban life.
Thousands of Indians are taking to the streets demanding regulation of "forever chemicals" after discovering a pollution-linked Italian factory was rebuilt in their community. Their growing movement has sparked the country's first parliamentary debate on PFAS safety.
Pope Leo XIV traveled to southern Italy's Terra dei Fuochi region to comfort families devastated by decades of illegal toxic dumping. His message transformed local pain into a call for spiritual renewal and environmental justice.
A coalition of labor unions, civil rights groups, and environmental advocates is pushing Hyundai to use cleaner technology and protect workers at its massive new Louisiana steel mill. Their demands could transform a $5.8 billion project into a model for sustainable manufacturing.
Pope Leo traveled to Italy's "Land of Fires" to stand with families who lost loved ones to illegal toxic waste dumping. His visit signals hope for environmental justice in a region where pollution has claimed lives for decades.
A barren patch of salty earth in one of Mexico City's most underserved neighborhoods is now a thriving 90% survival-rate forest. Over 300 volunteers proved that purposeful design can create green magic anywhere.
In a historic vote, 141 countries including Kenya have backed a UN resolution recognizing that protecting the planet from climate change is a legal duty, not just a political choice. The resolution follows a landmark court opinion that could reshape how nations are held accountable for environmental damage.
After eight years without clean water, families in South Africa's Centane community won a major court victory forcing government action. A judge ruled officials must create and implement a water access plan within two months.
A former corporate executive turned advocate has helped create a groundbreaking toolkit that makes forest protection affordable and practical for small farmers in Indonesia. The simple guide lets farming communities map their own forests and choose how to protect them while still earning a living.
Indigenous communities around Kenya's Lake Turkana have survived environmental change for centuries by shifting between fishing, farming, and herding. Now, award-winning environmentalist Ikal Angelei is fighting to ensure they can keep adapting as climate challenges intensify.
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African scientists are challenging Western climate models that fail to capture the continent's unique challenges. A new research agenda aims to put Global South voices at the center of climate policy.
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